The announcement of the strike announced by Panbas and PRTC contract workers union has been canceled across Punjab from 7 April to 9 April. This happened when the union leaders held a meeting with the state transport minister. After consenting the union in the meeting
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Resham Singh Gill, head of the union state committee, said- In the meeting held with the Transport Minister, many issues were discussed, including bringing transport policy and canceling the scheme of kilometer scheme, benefits and salaries like government employees to PRTC and Water Employees, and when the positive verdict was withdrawn in favor of the union, the strike was withdrawn. The minister has assured to meet all the demands as soon as possible. Due to which the strike lost was postponed.
Union employees will meet Finance Minister on April 9
According to the information received, on Wednesday i.e. April 9, the employees of the union will also hold a meeting with the Finance Minister of Punjab and the Advocate General. Further strategy will be announced by the union after the April 9 meeting. Only one demand from the government is the most prominent, it is to ensure the employees. We have been assured on this demand. Also, if no solution is found after Wednesday’s meeting, then further strategy will be discussed by meeting with the employees.